Travel pillow protective case

ABSTRACT

A protective case for a travel pillow having a hollow interior configured to receive a travel pillow, the hollow interior having a geometry configured to match the geometry of the travel pillow, wherein the travel pillow is defined by a fill encapsulated by a layer of material, and at least one sealable opening to the hollow interior, wherein the hollow interior is less than an entire interior of the protective case.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)

Not applicable

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention

The present invention relates to the field of cases and enclosures, moreparticularly to cases providing antibacterial protection for plushobjects.

2. Description of Related Art

Traveling can be physically stressful and result in nerve damage ortissue damage to the spine and back of many travelers. Generally, travelcompanies such as airlines, trains, busses, or car pools maximize theirprofits be reducing the area per passenger. This requires that thepassenger sit in an upright position which is generally not conducive toproper spine alignment.

Trying to sleep during travel is hampered by the lack of space and thelack of adjustment for the traveler's position. For this reason, travelpillows or neck pillows were created to allow the passenger to sleepcomfortably in an upright position. Generally, these pillows are acrescent shape with a plush material inside. The crescent shape acceptsthe user's neck and the plush material supports the users head byextending between the user's head and the user's shoulder.

These pillows are convenient and helpful, but pose a difficulty duringtravel and when they are not in use. They can be cumbersome and requirepacking inside of suitcases to ensure that they do not contactundesirable surfaces or receive damage from abrasive surfaces. The floorand even walls of some travel departure points can harbor anoverwhelming amount of bacteria and germs that can promote sickness anddisease if transferred to the traveler by the pillow.

The issue is that the exterior surface of the pillow must provide acomfortable surface to contact the user's skin, which often means a typeof fabric. These fabrics can be absorbent and actually promote thetransfer of fluids and micro organisms during travel. Further, thecleaning of these pillows is difficult as they take extensive time todry, if they are washable at all.

Based on the foregoing, there is a need in the art a device to promoteproper health and hygiene when using a neck or travel pillow withoutproviding more of a burden on the packing or traveler itself.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Generally, travel pillow protective case may have a hollow interiorconfigured to receive a travel pillow, the hollow interior having ageometry configured to match the geometry of the travel pillow, whereinthe travel pillow is defined by a fill encapsulated by a layer ofmaterial, and at least one sealable opening to the hollow interior,wherein the hollow interior is less than an entire interior of theprotective case.

In some examples, the at least one sealable opening is configured toreceive a first arm of the travel pillow. The hollow interior may becrescent shaped. The device may be comprised of a hypoallergenicmaterial. The device may be comprised of a bamboo material. Theprotective case may be comprised of an antimicrobial material.

The protective case may have a power source in electrical communicationwith a processor and one or more speakers; and a wireless receiver incommunication with the processor and at least one media storage device,wherein a mobile device wirelessly communicates with the wirelessreceiver to transmit data to the device. The data can be audio, andwherein the audio may be played through the one or more speakers. Theprotective case may have a plurality of leds configured to emit light ofa preset wavelength, wherein the light is configured to promotecircadian rhythms. The protective case may have a transmitter incommunication with the power source, wherein the transmitter can beconfigured to transmit a signal to the mobile device, wherein the signalindicated a location of the device.

The protective case may have one or more sidewalls separating the topsurface and the bottom surface, wherein an aperture extends through atleast one of the one or more sidewalls to the hollow interior. Theprotective case may have fastener positions around the aperture, whereinthe fastener is configured to close the aperture. A pocket can bedisposed on an exterior surface of the top side, wherein the pocket isconfigured to store the device in a closed position, wherein the closedposition is defined by the device rolled into the pocket

The protective case may have at least two openings, one of the twoopenings configured to open to the hollow interior and a second of theat least two openings configured to open to a second hollow interiorpositioned within the protective case between a first arm and a secondarm of the travel pillow. The pouch may be selectively sealable.

In general a protective case for a travel pillow may have a crescentshaped hollow interior configured to receive and retain a travel pillowtherein, at least one opening into the hollow interior, the at least oneopening being selectively sealable with a closure means, at least oneconnection means configured to connect the protective case to asubstrate a divider within the hollow interior, the divider configuredto separate a first arm and second arm of the travel pillow insertedtherein.

In some examples, the protective case may be configured such that the atleast one sealable opening can be configured to receive a first arm ofthe travel pillow, wherein the hollow interior is crescent shaped,wherein the device is comprised of a hypoallergenic material. Theprotective case may be comprised of a bamboo material. The protectivecase may be comprised of an antimicrobial material.

The protective case may also have a power source in electricalcommunication with a processor and one or more speakers; and a wirelessreceiver in communication with the processor and at least one mediastorage device, wherein a mobile device wirelessly communicates with thewireless receiver to transmit data to the device, wherein the data isaudio, and wherein the audio is played through the one or more speakers,a plurality of leds configured to emit light of a preset wavelength,wherein the light is configured to promote circadian rhythms, atransmitter in communication with the power source, wherein thetransmitter is configured to transmit a signal to the mobile device,wherein the signal indicated a location of the device, wherein a pocketis disposed on an exterior surface of the top side, wherein the pocketis configured to store the device in a closed position, wherein theclosed position is defined by the device rolled into the pocket, and atleast two openings, one of the two openings configured to open to thehollow interior and a second of the at least two openings configured toopen to a second hollow interior positioned within the protective casebetween a first arm and a second arm of the travel pillow.

In general, a protective case may have a top side a bottom side, whereina hollow interior is configured to accept a crescent shaped pillow.

In some examples, the protective case may have a hypoallergenicmaterial, a bamboo material, an antimicrobial material or a combinationthereof.

The protective case may also have a power source in electricalcommunication with a processor and one or more speakers; and a wirelessreceiver in communication with the processor and at least one mediastorage device, wherein a mobile device wirelessly communicates with thewireless receiver to transmit data to the device. data may be audio, andwherein the audio is played through the one or more speakers.

In an embodiment, the device further comprises a plurality of ledsconfigured to emit light of a preset wavelength, wherein the light isconfigured to promote circadian rhythms.

In an embodiment, the device further comprises a transmitter incommunication with the power source, wherein the transmitter isconfigured to transmit a signal to the mobile device, wherein the signalindicated a location of the device.

In an embodiment, the device further comprises one or more sidewallsseparating the top surface and the bottom surface, wherein an apertureextends through at least one of the one or more sidewalls to the hollowinterior.

In an embodiment, the device further comprises a fastener positionsaround the aperture.

In an embodiment, a pocket is disposed on an exterior surface of the topside, wherein the pocket is configured to store the device in a closedposition, wherein the closed position is defined by the device rolledinto the pocket.

The foregoing, and other features and advantages of the invention, willbe apparent from the following, more particular description of thepreferred embodiments of the invention, the accompanying drawings, andthe claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a more complete understanding of the present invention, the objectsand advantages thereof, reference is now made to the ensuingdescriptions taken in connection with the accompanying drawings brieflydescribed as follows.

FIGS. 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D illustrate examples of configurations of thetravel pillow protective case as described herein.

FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate examples of configurations of the travelpillow protective case as described herein.

FIG. 3 illustrate examples of configurations of the travel pillowprotective case having additional features and elements as describedherein

FIG. 4 shows a transitioned configuration of a travel pillow protectivecase, for example, transitioning from a configuration as illustrated inFIG. 3.

FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate examples of configurations for a travelpillow protective case as described herein.

FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C illustrate examples of travel pillow protectivecases as described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Preferred embodiments of the present invention and their advantages maybe understood by referring to FIGS. 1-3, wherein like reference numeralsrefer to like elements.

Embodiments of the invention are discussed below with reference to theFigures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate thatthe detailed description given herein with respect to these figures isfor explanatory purposes as the invention extends beyond these limitedembodiments. For example, it should be appreciated that those skilled inthe art will, in light of the teachings of the present invention,recognize a multiplicity of alternate and suitable approaches, dependingupon the needs of the particular application, to implement thefunctionality of any given detail described herein, beyond theparticular implementation choices in the following embodiments describedand shown. That is, there are numerous modifications and variations ofthe invention that are too numerous to be listed but that all fit withinthe scope of the invention. Also, singular words should be read asplural and vice versa and masculine as feminine and vice versa, whereappropriate, and alternative embodiments do not necessarily imply thatthe two are mutually exclusive.

It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limitedto the particular methodology, compounds, materials, manufacturingtechniques, uses, and applications, described herein, as these may vary.It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used forthe purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is notintended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be notedthat as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearlydictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is areference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof knownto those skilled in the art. Similarly, for another example, a referenceto “a step” or “a means” is a reference to one or more steps or meansand may include sub-steps and subservient means. All conjunctions usedare to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, theword “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical“or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the contextclearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to beunderstood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures.Language that may be construed to express approximation should be sounderstood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skillin the art to which this invention belongs. Preferred methods,techniques, devices, and materials are described, although any methods,techniques, devices, or materials similar or equivalent to thosedescribed herein may be used in the practice or testing of the presentinvention. Structures described herein are to be understood also torefer to functional equivalents of such structures. The presentinvention will now be described in detail with reference to embodimentsthereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

From reading the present disclosure, other variations and modificationswill be apparent to persons skilled in the art. Such variations andmodifications may involve equivalent and other features which arealready known in the art, and which may be used instead of or inaddition to features already described herein.

Although Claims have been formulated in this Application to particularcombinations of features, it should be understood that the scope of thedisclosure of the present invention also includes any novel feature orany novel combination of features disclosed herein either explicitly orimplicitly or any generalization thereof, whether or not it relates tothe same invention as presently claimed in any Claim and whether or notit mitigates any or all of the same technical problems as does thepresent invention.

Features which are described in the context of separate embodiments mayalso be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely,various features which are, for brevity, described in the context of asingle embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any suitablesubcombination. The Applicants hereby give notice that new Claims may beformulated to such features and/or combinations of such features duringthe prosecution of the present Application or of any further Applicationderived therefrom.

References to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “example embodiment,”“various embodiments,” etc., may indicate that the embodiment(s) of theinvention so described may include a particular feature, structure, orcharacteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes theparticular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated useof the phrase “in one embodiment,” or “in an exemplary embodiment,” donot necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although they may.

Headings provided herein are for convenience and are not to be taken aslimiting the disclosure in any way.

The enumerated listing of items does not imply that any or all of theitems are mutually exclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise.

The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expresslyspecified otherwise.

Devices or system modules that are in at least general communicationwith each other need not be in continuous communication with each other,unless expressly specified otherwise. In addition, devices or systemmodules that are in at least general communication with each other maycommunicate directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries.

A description of an embodiment with several components in communicationwith each other does not imply that all such components are required. Onthe contrary a variety of optional components are described toillustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the presentinvention.

As is well known to those skilled in the art many careful considerationsand compromises typically must be made when designing for the optimalmanufacture of a commercial implementation any system, and inparticular, the embodiments of the present invention. A commercialimplementation in accordance with the spirit and teachings of thepresent invention may configured according to the needs of theparticular application, whereby any aspect(s), feature(s), function(s),result(s), component(s), approach(es), or step(s) of the teachingsrelated to any described embodiment of the present invention may besuitably omitted, included, adapted, mixed and matched, or improvedand/or optimized by those skilled in the art, using their average skillsand known techniques, to achieve the desired implementation thataddresses the needs of the particular application.

The present invention will now be described in detail with reference toembodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

A travel pillow protective case generally has an interior configured toaccommodate or receive a travel pillow therein. Accommodation of thetravel pillow by the interior of the protective case may include achannel or interior that is restrictive in volume and geometry based onthe shape and geometry of the travel pillow inserted therein.

A travel pillow generally is defined by a pillow that is contoured toengage a user's neck. For example, a crescent shape or horseshoe shapemay be most advantageous as a user may engage the pillow inside of thetwo arms of the pillow such that a first arm is on a first side of theuser's neck and a second arm is on the opposite side. In some examples,a travel pillow is a soft foam, padding, fill, or other acceptablematerial configured to accept and distribute weight of a user's neck,head, or other anatomy engaged by the pillow. The fill of the pillow isgeneral covered in some textile that can define a shape of a pillow. Forexample, pillows used on a bed are generally rectangular in shape withthe fill encapsulated by rectangular shaped textiles that act as apocket to retain the fill of the pillow. Continuing the bed-pillowexample, a case may be used such that the exterior textile of the pillowis deposited into the case. Bed-pillows are generally configured to bepaced on a bed and used for sleep. They are devoid of additionalfeatures that would allow someone to use the pillow while traveling andare generally not conducive for use outside the surface of a bed.

A travel pillow may have fill encapsulated entirely by one or morecrescent shaped textiles as the crescent shape is conducive for usewhile a user is traveling or using the travel pillow anywhere other thana flat surface. In the example of a travel pillow, the crescent shapedtextile encapsulating the fill may not be inserted into a case, suchthat the fill-encapsulating textile is not exposed to the environment.However, in such a configuration, the removable case is often configuredto be used in combination with the pillow resulting in contact with auser after the exterior surface of the pillow-pillow case combinationhas been exposed to the environment. Public areas are often commonplaces for use of the travel pillow and the exterior surface of thetravel pillow is highly likely to contact unclean surfaces or transferof biological materials from other people as the exterior surface of thepillow case is allowed to be exposed to the environment. The presentinvention provides and effective temporary protective cover for thetravel pillow.

Considering FIG. 1A, the travel pillow protective case 100 can have oneor more openings 105 to an interior 110 that is split. The splitinterior 110 is configured to accommodate a travel pillow positionedtherein wherein a first arm of the travel pillow is retained on a firstside 115 of the protective case 100. Similarly, the second arm of thetravel pillow would be retained by the second side 120 of the protectivecase 100.

FIG. 1B illustrates the protective case 100 b having first side 115 band second side 120 b separated by a distinct pocket or pouch 121. Thepouch may be selectively opened through an opening that may be differentthan the opening or aperture configured to receive the travel pillow.For example, FIG. 1B illustrates a pouch opening 122 between a firstside opening 125 and a second side opening 130.

FIG. 1C illustrates another configuration of the travel pillowprotective case 101 c having a generally circular interior configures toreceive a first arm of a travel pillow into the opening 135. Here, asingle opening is configured to receive either the first or second armof a travel pillow and the pillow can be advanced into the protectivecase 101 c until the arm first introduced to the interior reaches theterminal end of the circular interior. For example, the first arm of thetravel pillow may be inserted and the first arm may be advanced in aclockwise manner until the first arm is positioned within the interiorof the protective case opposite of the opening. For example, the travelpillow may be inserted into an interior of the travel pillow protectivecase in a corkscrew manner.

FIG. 1D illustrates an example of the travel pillow protective casehaving a drawstring or closure mechanism distinctly for the pouch 121 d.In this example, the pouch 121 d becomes a compartment configured toreceive or more additional items such as a mobile device, keys, ids, orany other additional item a user may consider retaining within the case.In such a configuration, the protective case provides additional benefitof retaining a travel pillow therein as well as additional items a usermay require storage of while traveling.

In some embodiments, the travel pillow travel case is a one size fitsmost case for u-shaped travel pillows. The case is made of a fabric thatis antibacterial (like a bamboo) to allow the actual pillow to stayclean. The case has a closure device (a clip or Velcro/lock & loop) toallow for the bag with the pillow inside to be attached to a suitcase,bag, backpack or any travel bag. The case may also have a pocket toallow for an eye mask and ear plugs.

In some embodiments, the purpose of this universal case is to keeptravel pillows from being expose to germ when traveling, allow for thepillow to be carried in an easy way by clipping onto luggage and withouttaking up space in the luggage.

In some embodiments, one or more sidewalls separate the top side and thebottom side. Where sidewalls are provided, an aperture into the hollowinterior extends through at least a portion of one of the sidewalls. Theaperture is selectively sealable through the use of a hook and loopsystem, one or more fasteners, a plurality of magnets, a zipper, oranother type of fastener to attach sides of the aperture into a closedposition.

In some examples, the one or more opening of the travel pillowprotective case are selectively sealable and configured to facilitateretention of the travel pillow within the case and prevent expose to theenvironment while the pillow is within the protective case. For example,the openings of the protective case may include a zipper, hook and loopfasteners, magnetic fasteners, friction fasteners, snap fasteners,locking closure mechanisms, clips, resealable adhesives, drawstringclosure systems, shock cord and more.

FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate examples of additional elements 201 within oron the travel pillow protective case. Additional elements may includemusic systems, location systems, sanitization systems, lighting systems,scent modulation systems, temperature controlling systems, or anadditional element configured to engage one or more peripheral systemswhile the protective case is in use.

In some embodiments, the pillow case has a power system in communicationwith one or more speakers. A wireless receiver may be provided toremotely communication with a mobile device such that the mobile devicecan transmit, and the Bluetooth receiver can receive signals to beplayed as audio through the one or more speakers.

In another embodiment, the pillow case has a storage media device and aplurality of buttons to selectively access and provide a user interfacebetween the pillow case buttons and the media stored within the storagemedia device. For example, a flash drive may be provided andelectrically in communication with the power source and one or moreprocessors. When the user presses the necessary buttons, music media isrecalled from within the flash drive and played through the one or morespeakers.

In another embodiment, the pillow case has a plurality of led lightsconnected to the processor and the power source such that the pluralityof leds are configured to provide preset light arrangement displays topromote sleep. For example, light of a certain wavelength may be knownto promote healthy circadian rhythms and sleep habits such that theplurality of led lights can promote such light and display it throughthe pillow case as ambient lighting.

In an embodiment, a fan or other temperature control device iselectrically connected to the power course and the one or moreprocessors. The temperature control device may provide a forced flow ofair circulation throughout the case and between the pillow and theinterior surface of the case to provide a preset optimal temperature.The temperature is then appreciated by the user as the pillow case maycontact the skin

FIG. 3 illustrates and example of a travel pillow protective case 300having straps and clips configured to facilitate attachment of theprotective case to a bag, the user, or another substrate that may beadvantageous to connect the protective case to while the user istraveling. The straps 305 may be used in operation of opening andclosing the openings of the protective case to accept the travel pillowinserted therein and retain it after it has been positioned within theprotective case. For example, FIG. 3 illustrates two openings such thateither arm of the travel pillow may be inserted into either openinguntil the entire travel pillow is retained within the protective case. Apouch 310, as described herein, is illustrated as a divider of the firstarm and second arm of the travel pillow. Separation of the arms of thetravel pillow within the protective case may be accomplished by thepouch or another structural element, such as a divider, within theprotective case to prevent contact between the arms of the travel pillowand support static retention of the travel pillow within the case. FIG.4 may relate to FIG. 3 as an example of a transition from an openingconfiguration to a closed configuration. In FIG. 4, it can be seen thathe straps 401 are longer in length than the straps of FIG. 3illustrating and example whereby engaging the straps and pulling excessstrap from within a strap channel of the protective case may beeffective to seal the openings. For example, the openings may beoperated by draw strings and the drawstrings may be the straps such thatwhen the straps are pulled and slack is removed from within theprotective case, the openings shut and the travel pillow is retainedwithin the interior channel of the protective case. Additionally, thepouch or additional elements such as additional pockets or comparts maybe selectively operated to open or close in a similar or differentmanner than the travel pillow openings. For example, additional pocketsmay have different closure mechanisms or the same style of closuremechanism. In some examples, one closure mechanism is used to operatemore than one opening simultaneously. For example, a single drawstringmay be used to open or close the travel pillow openings of theprotective case, as well as the additional elements or opening ofadditional pouches or pockets of the protective case.

In some embodiments, the pillow case is removed from the pillow when thepillow is in use. The pillow case may further have a pocket on theexterior surface of the top side or the bottom side configured to acceptthe pillow case when the case is in a folded position.

In an alternative embodiment, the pillow case is integrated with thepillow. In such an embodiment, the pillow case is attached to the pillowat one or more locations or segments. Where the pillow case isintegrated with the pillow, the case may be transitioned from a firstposition to a second position. The first position describes an enclosedposition or operational position such that the pillow case is inclosingthe pillow within the hollow interior of the pillow case. The firstposition may be transitioned to the second position such that the pillowis substantially removed from the pillow case and the pillow case iscompacted into a stored position. For example, the operation oftransitioning the pillow case from the first position to the secondposition may involve opening the aperture and pulling the pillow fromwithin the hollow interior. The pillow case would be integrated to asection of the pillow opposite of the aperture and as the pillow isremoved from the hollow interior, the pillow case is rolled toroidallyabout the aperture perimeter all the way until the pillow case is rolledup to the segment where it is integrated with the pillow. In someembodiments, one or more straps or enclosures may be providedsubstantially near the integrated segment of the pillow and pillow casesuch that the one or more straps are configured to retain the pillowcase in the second position. For example, a user may desire to enclosethe pillow within the pillow case until such time the user requires thepillow be removed from the pillow case, the case is transitioned to thesecond position without concern for losing the pillow case, as both thepillow case and the pillow are integrated together.

In some embodiments, the integrated segment of the pillow and pillowcase are connected by one or more fasteners, clips, magnets, zippers,hook and loop fasteners, adhesive, or stitched into the pillow.

In some embodiments, the pillow case has one or more additionalcompartments configured to store additional objects therein. Theseadditional compartments are attached to the pillow case and may havedifferent volumetric interiors based on the size and shape of objectthey are configured to retain. In a non-limiting example, one of theadditional compartments is configured to retain an absorbent material.The absorbent material is configured to receive essential oils oranother aromatic compound placed therein by the user. The aromaticcompound may provide additional benefits to the user such as promoting acalming physiological response to improve sleep. In such an example, theadditional compartment facilitates the distribution of the scent of thearomatic compound through pores or a semipermeable material comprisingthe additional compartment. The additional compartment may be sealed orselectively accessible through an opening into the interior of theadditional compartment, wherein the interior of the additionalcompartment shares at least one side with the pillow case.

FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate a transition of configuration with a travelpillow 501 within the protective case 500. Here, a single opening isshows with a dedicated and sectioned interior channel configured toreceive the travel pillow. For example, the dedicated interior channelis generally crescent shaped and the travel pillow is inserted thereinthrough the channel. After the travel pillow has been completelyinserted into the interior channel of the protective case, the openingis closed, here with a drawstring 510. And the protective case collapsesonto the travel pillow. This example illustrates a configuration wherebythe protective case collapses onto the pillow in a closed configurationto reduce excess material and improve retention of the pillow within theprotective case. In some examples, the excess material (e.g. 530 of FIG.5A). may be configured to wrap or selectively collapse about theexterior of the protective case. For example, a user may insert thetravel pillow and then take a corner of the protective case and fold itover an adjacent exterior of the case such that the excess material maybe releasably attached to that adjacent exterior surface therebybolstering support, thickness, and protection of the travel pillowretained there. In some examples, the adjacent exterior surface may havea connection means configured to engage a corresponding connection meansof adjacent excess material. One example of the connection means for theadjacent exterior surface may be a hook and loop connection system thatpromotes retention of the excess material on an exterior surface of theprotective case after the pillow has been inserted into the interior ofthe protective case.

FIGS. 6A to 6C illustrate examples of the protective case retaining atravel pillow therein and additional elements within the protective casesuch as the sound system, lighting system, aromatic system, lightingsystem, or temperature system.

The invention has been described herein using specific embodiments forthe purposes of illustration only. It will be readily apparent to one ofordinary skill in the art, however, that the principles of the inventioncan be embodied in other ways. Therefore, the invention should not beregarded as being limited in scope to the specific embodiments disclosedherein, but instead as being fully commensurate in scope with thefollowing claims.

I claim:
 1. A travel pillow protective case comprising: a. a hollowinterior configured to receive a travel pillow, the hollow interiorhaving a geometry configured to match the geometry of the travel pillow,wherein the travel pillow is defined by a fill encapsulated by a layerof material, and b. at least one sealable opening to the hollowinterior, wherein the hollow interior is less than an entire interior ofthe protective case.
 2. The protective case of claim 1, wherein the atleast one sealable opening is configured to receive a first arm of thetravel pillow.
 3. The protective case of claim 2, wherein the hollowinterior is crescent shaped, and wherein
 4. The protective case of claim1, wherein the device is comprised of a hypoallergenic material.
 5. Theprotective case of claim 1, wherein the device is comprised of a bamboomaterial.
 6. The protective case of claim 1, wherein the device iscomprised of an antimicrobial material.
 7. The protective case of claim1, further comprising a power source in electrical communication with aprocessor and one or more speakers; and a wireless receiver incommunication with the processor and at least one media storage device,wherein a mobile device wirelessly communicates with the wirelessreceiver to transmit data to the device.
 8. The protective case of claim5, wherein the data is audio, and wherein the audio is played throughthe one or more speakers.
 9. The protective case of claim 5, furthercomprising a plurality of leds configured to emit light of a presetwavelength, wherein the light is configured to promote circadianrhythms.
 10. The protective case of claim 5, further comprising atransmitter in communication with the power source, wherein thetransmitter is configured to transmit a signal to the mobile device,wherein the signal indicated a location of the device.
 11. Theprotective case of claim 1, further comprising one or more sidewallsseparating the top surface and the bottom surface, wherein an apertureextends through at least one of the one or more sidewalls to the hollowinterior.
 12. The protective case of claim 9, further comprising afastener positions around the aperture, wherein the fastener isconfigured to close the aperture.
 13. The protective case of claim 1,wherein a pocket is disposed on an exterior surface of the top side,wherein the pocket is configured to store the device in a closedposition, wherein the closed position is defined by the device rolledinto the pocket
 14. The protective case of claim 1, further comprisingat least two openings, one of the two openings configured to open to thehollow interior and a second of the at least two openings configured toopen to a second hollow interior positioned within the protective casebetween a first arm and a second arm of the travel pillow.
 15. Theprotective case of claim 14, wherein the pouch is selectively sealable.16. A protective case for a travel pillow comprising: a. a crescentshaped hollow interior configured to receive and retain a travel pillowtherein, b. at least one opening into the hollow interior, the at leastone opening being selectively sealable with a closure means, c. at leastone connection means configured to connect the protective case to asubstrate d. a divider within the hollow interior, the dividerconfigured to separate a first arm and second arm of the travel pillowinserted therein.
 17. The protective case of claim 16, wherein the atleast one sealable opening is configured to receive a first arm of thetravel pillow, wherein the hollow interior is crescent shaped, whereinthe device is comprised of a hypoallergenic material.
 18. The protectivecase of claim 17, wherein the device is comprised of a bamboo material.19. The protective case of claim 18, wherein the device is comprised ofan antimicrobial material.
 20. The protective case of claim 1, furthercomprising: a. a power source in electrical communication with aprocessor and one or more speakers; and a wireless receiver incommunication with the processor and at least one media storage device,wherein a mobile device wirelessly communicates with the wirelessreceiver to transmit data to the device, wherein the data is audio, andwherein the audio is played through the one or more speakers b. aplurality of leds configured to emit light of a preset wavelength,wherein the light is configured to promote circadian rhythms c. atransmitter in communication with the power source, wherein thetransmitter is configured to transmit a signal to the mobile device,wherein the signal indicated a location of the device, d. wherein apocket is disposed on an exterior surface of the top side, wherein thepocket is configured to store the device in a closed position, whereinthe closed position is defined by the device rolled into the pocket, ande. at least two openings, one of the two openings configured to open tothe hollow interior and a second of the at least two openings configuredto open to a second hollow interior positioned within the protectivecase between a first arm and a second arm of the travel pillow.